Nisi Bennett

Nisi engages her audience by blending real-life stories with practical advice, making complex concepts accessible and relatable. For example, during her presentation at the San Antonio Behavioral Health Conference, she was able to shift the audience's perspective on mental health by sharing both statistical insights and emotional narratives, leaving a lasting impact on how attendees approached mental wellness in their own communities.

Jeff May

Jeff May has had the privilege to present a wide range of trainings, seminars, and keynote addresses to audiences throughout the United States. Jeff has dedicated his life to ensuring that education is equitable, fair, and accessible for all students. He has a passion for youth engagement and building authentic relationships with young people, implementing restorative practices, and social-emotional interventions, and closing the achievement gap. This is the message of hope and inspiration that he carries with him: “If you want different, do different. You’re the change."

Grizelda Anguiano

Dr. Grizelda Anguiano has had the honor of delivering a variety of impactful presentations and trainings on pediatric mental health services, both locally and nationally. As a dedicated mental health pediatrician, she has focused her career on assessing, diagnosing, and managing mental health conditions in children, including the use of medication when appropriate. Dr. Grizelda is passionate about empowering families, particularly those with neurodiverse children, through behavioral parent coaching and holistic family mental health strategies. Dr. Grizelda's message is clear:

"Mental wellness is a journey for the whole family—let's navigate it together."

Ashlyn Smith

Ashlyn Smith, PA-C, is a clinician, educator, and national speaker with extensive experience in endocrinology, cardiometabolic health, and diabetes technology. With more than twelve years of speaking and teaching experience and over eighty-nine speaking engagements, Ashlyn has presented at regional, state, and national conferences, CME events, webinars, podcasts, and professional education programs.

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Her work focuses on evidence-based endocrine care, patient engagement, and the integration of lifestyle medicine into clinical practice. Ashlyn brings a whole-person approach to complex metabolic and endocrine conditions, equipping healthcare professionals with practical strategies to improve outcomes, optimize technology use, and enhance patient quality of life.

Dr. Keely Petty, CPsy.D.

Dr. Keely Petty, CPsy.D., is a nationally recognized mental health educator, facilitator, and speaker with more than 25 years of experience and over 440 speaking engagements. As the CEO of Kick Start Your Life™ with Dr. Keely!, she is widely respected for her work at the intersection of trauma, mental health, faith, and holistic well-being.

Dr. Petty’s mission is rooted in dismantling stigma around mental illness and building bridges between mental health resources and communities—particularly within BIPOC and faith-based spaces. Her work equips community leaders, nonprofit organizations, faith leaders, and congregations with trauma-informed, culturally responsive tools that support healing, resilience, and sustainable leadership. She brings a powerful, compassionate presence that blends education, lived experience, and practical application.

Jeanette Lira

Jeanette Lira, LPC-S, is a licensed professional counselor, founder, and mental health advocate with a deep commitment to helping individuals and organizations create spaces where people feel seen, heard, and supported. With over six years of speaking experience, Jeanette brings a grounded, compassionate, and culturally responsive perspective to conversations around mental health, leadership, identity, and workplace well-being.

As the founder of Auravia Holistic Therapy, Jeanette’s work bridges clinical expertise with real-world application. She specializes in trauma-informed and identity-specific care, offering practical tools that empower leaders, helping professionals, and communities to prioritize mental wellness, psychological safety, and sustainable success. Her speaking style is engaging, honest, and rooted in connection, making complex mental health topics accessible and actionable.